SAN DIEGO >> “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” director J.J. Abrams delighted fans at Comic-Con International when he announced that the more than 6,000 in attendance would be treated to an exclusive concert after the film’s Hall H panel Friday evening.

The outdoor concert at the nearby Embarcadero featured music made famous in the “Star Wars” movie franchise by John Williams, plus fireworks and free lightsabers.

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Sarah Batcha is a digital news editor who has been working as a journalist since 2007. During that time, she primarily has worked as a social media editor, but also has covered breaking and community news, as well as travel features, music reviews and entertainment events such as Coachella and Comic-Con.